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Program of Graphic Design

GRA431

PACKAGE DESIGN I

Course Code
GRA431
Semester
Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterSeventh Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Apply theoretical knowledge on packaging with the support of graphic programs and create original designs based on this knowledge.
  2. Reach the necessary skill level in packaging design.
  3. Perceive and apply original, functional packaging designs that reflect the product characteristics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe course involves planning, analyzing, and evaluating the product's definition, presentation, and production; packaging concepts and materials; and relationships with packaging manufacturers.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course information
2nd Week Definition of packaging, history of packaging, its place within graphic design, various examples of packaging forms. Topic for the project assignment.
3rd Week Functions of packaging, packaging materials, examples related to the functional and structural design of packaging in terms of usability.
4th Week Product-form relationship, types of cardboard packaging, and projection-supported examples. Project critiques.
5th Week Cardboard packaging knife drawings, projection-supported examples. Handmade cardboard medicine box model project. Project critiques.
6th Week Packaging materials (paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastic). Sectors where packaging is used. Project critiques.
7th Week Graphic elements in packaging design, branding and labels, the importance of labels, the relationship between brand and packaging. Project critiques.
8th Week Mid-term exam (Presentation)
9th Week Form research for a product with a specific topic and package design sketching with the support of graphic programs, followed by critiques.
10th Week Form research for a product with a specific topic and package design sketching with the support of graphic programs, followed by critiques.
11th Week Form research for a product with a specific topic and package design sketching with the support of graphic programs, followed by critiques.
12th Week Form research for a product with a specific topic and package design sketching with the support of graphic programs, followed by critiques.
13th Week Pre-jury
14th Week General evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading-
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 4 90
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 4 4
Project 2 4 8
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2 X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7 X X
K8
K9
K10 X
K11
K12
K13
K14 X
K15
K16
K17 X
K18
K19 X
K20
K21
K22